Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jun-Dec 1917
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)
Leaf #:
000414
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Founded in 1915 by a Chicago printing company as a regional trade paper for Midwest exhibitors. In 1916, editor Martin Quigley bought out the owners, and over the next 15 years, he grew EXHIBITORS HERALD into one of the most important national, weekly trade papers in the film business. Quigley acquired MOTOGRAPHY in 1917 and MOVING PICTURE WORLD in 1927. In 1930, he acquired MOTION PICTURE NEWS and the new 'consolidated' publication became MOTION PICTURE HERALD. From the pulpit of his editorial page, Quigley preached the need to improve the motion picture industry and improve the quality of the films. He skillfully served as a mediator in disputes -- between distributors and exhibitors, between the film industry and the Catholic Church (Quigley was one of the architects of the Production Code). Quigley claimed that EXHIBITORS HERALD represented the 'independent exhibitor' and sections like 'What the Picture Did for Me?' certainly provided a forum for theater owners. But plenty of exhibitors viewed Quigley as a servant to the studios and large theater chains. In response, publications such as SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN, HARRISON'S REPORTS, and BOX OFFICE were either formed or grew significantly in the years following Quigley's brief moment of consolidation in 1930. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
July 25, 2024
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12 EXHIBITORS HERALD OCHS LEAGUE MAKES LOSING STAND TO KEEP THE A. E. A. OUT OF N. A. M. P. I. Brady Rules New Organization with Membership of 3,000 Bona Fide Exhibitors Can Be Admitted to Membership; To Hold Session in N. Y. August 27 The Ochs organization, writhing in the throes of its impending death, made another losing stand against the American Exhibitors Association, composed of 3,000 bona fide exhibitors, late last week in New York, when Ochs endeavored to check the acceptance of the A. E. A. application for membership in the N. A. M. P. I. The application of the American Exhibitors Association to the N. A. M. P. I. was presented in the form of an amendment to the by-laws of the organization of which William A. Brady is president. While Ochs stood in the way of action on the application, Mr. Brady pointed out to those at the session that the by-laws of the N. A. M. P. 1. could be amended by virtue of article 18 of the by-laws. REPORT DEMAND IN EUROPE FOR "SUBMARINE EYE The demand for the Williamson Brothers' "submarine eye" film attraction seems to be universal, it is announced. Williamson Brothers announce that they have received offers from practically every territory in Europe and South America. The most recent sales include South Africa, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Balkan States and Dominion of Canada. Ochs' organization received a final blow in the fight to exclude the A. E. A. from membership when Brady adjourned the meeting until August 27, when the by-laws will be amended to admit the A. E. A. to membership in the National organization. At this meeting the directorate of the N. A. M. P. I. was increased from thirty to forty-two, and the following directors were added: Producers of the first class, Samuel Goldfish and William Fox. Second class, composed of exhibitors, O'Donnjll, Chamberlain, Robert Levy and Pasamagoulos. Distributors of third class, John R. Freuler and S. A. Lunch. To supply dealers of fourth class, Ketterbish and Coufal. To the general division of fifth class, Fred J. Beecroft and George Irving. F. F. SCHNEIDER IS MADE PRESIDENT OF DETROIT A. E. A. Charles C. Pettijohn, general manager of the A. E. A., has received a telegram from King Perry, secretary of the Detroit local branch of the association, naming the following officers elected: F. F. Schneider, president: William Schittenhelm, vicepresident; John Breunon, treasurer; King Perry, secretary. A meeting was held on August 9 at which many plans were formulated for the betterment of the organization. The state members are work-' ing with the Detroit men to make the A. E. A. the power of Michigan. A. E. BECK MADE GENERAL MANAGER FOR ART DRAMAS Arthur E. Beck has been appointed general manager of Art Dramas, Inc. He will have entire charge of exchanges and their problems, as well as of all matters coming under the head of executive business. He is a well-known exchangeman, having held responsible positions during the last ten years with Mutual, Universal and other large organizations. Harry Ennis and his corps of assistants, headed by Patrick Kearney, will from now on confine their activities to advertising and publicity. The personnel of Art Dramas officers remains the same as heretofore: Harry Raver, president; George Wiley, vice president; Herbert Blache, treasurer, and H. M. Goetz, secretary. ELACKWELL, MISS GREELEY AND MADGE EVANS STAR IN "THE BURGLAR" PLAY Triangular Cast of World Stellar Lights Said to Have Big Effective Roles Featured with Carlyle Blackwell in "The Burglar," an approaching World Picture Brady-Made, are. Evelyn Greeley and Madge Evans, making a triangular cast. Mr. Blackwell has a role in this play at direct variance with those in which he is most familiar. Miss Greeley is seen in a very effective impersonation, and little Madge, "the World's child star," plays an intensely dramatic part. SCENES FROM THE FOX CINEMA SPECTACLE "JACK AND THE BEANSTALK" LEFT TO RIGHT— FRANCIS CARPENTER, \S I. U K. "THE BOY OF THE llol'R": VIRGINIA LEE CORBIN, Till". LITTLE Ol'FF.N; FRANCIS AND VIRGINIA READING THE FAIRY TALK; TDK ( ; 1 A \"I . li 1. 1' N DER l!< > K F. Willi THE TWO CHILDREN (William Fox)